Job Outlook

Queensland Skills Gateway

Visit the Queensland Skills Gateway to find a training course, training provider, occupation information and check what training is government subsidised.

Retraining or upskilling

There are a number of subsidised training and employment programs to help recognise existing skills or gain experience in a new field.

You will have skills from your past employment that may be useful for your next job.

Recognising these will help to show prospective employers how you can successfully transition to a new job.

Back to Work

The Back to Work program provides an opportunity for jobseekers and those at risk of unemployment to upskill and retrain for jobs across Queensland. The program is available in regional Queensland and in selected South East Queensland locations. Incentives of up to $20,000 are provided to employers giving them the confidence to hire new staff.

Contact us to discuss your individual skills and find training that is linked to local jobs.

Subsidised training

The Queensland Government subsidises a range of vocational training to support Queensland residents to:

Skilling Queenslanders for Work

This successful program helps job seekers gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need to re-enter the workforce or switch to a new career path.

It funds community-based projects that offer support ranging from assistance with job applications through to earning new qualifications as well as traineeships offering hands on experience. It also provides incentives for employers who recruit program participants.

Centrelink

Jobactive and Jobsearch

Jobactive providers can help with preparing your resume and assisting you to become employment ready. Subsidies and incentives can also apply. In addition, Jobsearch can help you look for your next job.

Disability employment service

Job Access offers specialised support to assist people with disability access assistance to prepare for, find and keep a job.

Labour hire

Labour hire companies provide temporary staff to employers across a range of industries.